Status:
valid
Authors:
Körn.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1862
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 35(I): 90 (1862)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000447234
Common Names
- Ovate Ischnosiphon
- Ischnosiphon ovatus
- Ovate Ischnosiphon
Synonyms
- Hymenocharis ovata Kuntze [unknown]
- Ischnosiphon leucophaeus riedelianus Körn. [unknown]
Description
Ischnosiphon ovatus (also called 'Ovatus ischnosiphon' and 'Ischnosiphon ovatus', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has long, thin leaves and small white flowers. It grows in wet areas, such as marshes and swamps.
Uses & Benefits
Ischnosiphon ovatus is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant for the treatment of various ailments such as fever, headache, and diarrhea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ischnosiphon ovatus is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedling has a single cotyledon and a short stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ischnosiphon ovatus is a perennial herb that is best propagated by division. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny position and requires regular watering. It can also be propagated by seed, but it takes a long time to germinate.
Where to Find Ischnosiphon ovatus
Ischnosiphon ovatus can be found in tropical regions of South America, including Peru, Brazil, and Bolivia.
Ischnosiphon ovatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ischnosiphon ovatus?
Ischnosiphon ovatus
What is the common name of Ischnosiphon ovatus?
Ovate Ischnosiphon
What is the family of Ischnosiphon ovatus?
Asteraceae
Species in the Ischnosiphon genus
Ischnosiphon annulatus,
Ischnosiphon arouma,
Ischnosiphon bahiensis,
Ischnosiphon cannoideus,
Ischnosiphon caudatus,
Ischnosiphon centricifolius,
Ischnosiphon cerotus,
Ischnosiphon colombianus,
Ischnosiphon crassispicus,
Ischnosiphon elegans,
Ischnosiphon enigmaticus,
Ischnosiphon flagellatus,
Ischnosiphon foliosus,
Ischnosiphon fusiformis,
Ischnosiphon gracilis,
Ischnosiphon grandibracteatus,
Ischnosiphon heleniae,
Ischnosiphon hirsutus,
Ischnosiphon idrobonis,
Ischnosiphon inflatus,
Ischnosiphon killipii,
Ischnosiphon lasiocoleus,
Ischnosiphon leucophaeus,
Ischnosiphon longiflorus,
Ischnosiphon macarenae,
Ischnosiphon martianus,
Ischnosiphon obliquus,
Ischnosiphon ovatus,
Ischnosiphon parvifolius,
Ischnosiphon paryrizinho,
Ischnosiphon petiolatus,
Ischnosiphon polyphyllus,
Ischnosiphon puberulus,
Ischnosiphon rotundifolius,
Ischnosiphon surumuensis,
Ischnosiphon ursinus,
Species in the Marantaceae family
Afrocalathea rhizantha,
Calathea anderssonii,
Calathea annae,
Calathea anulque,
Calathea argyrophylla,
Calathea arrabidae,
Calathea asplundii,
Calathea bachemiana,
Calathea brenesii,
Calathea caesariata,
Calathea cannoides,
Calathea casupito,
Calathea chimboracensis,
Calathea congesta,
Calathea crotalifera,
Calathea dicephala,
Calathea eburnea,
Calathea erythrolepis,
Calathea fatimae,
Calathea glaziovii,
Calathea grandifolia,
Calathea grazielae,
Calathea guzmanioides,
Calathea hagbergii,
Calathea harlingii,
Calathea inocephala,
Calathea ischnosiphonoides,
Calathea koernickeana,
Calathea lancifolia,
Calathea lanicaulis,
Calathea lasiostachya,
Calathea lateralis,
Calathea latrinotecta,
Calathea littoralis,
Calathea lutea,
Calathea majestica,
Calathea makoyana,
Calathea marantina,
Calathea mediopicta,
Calathea metallica,
Calathea micans,
Calathea nitens,
Calathea orbifolia,
Calathea ornata,
Calathea panamensis,
Calathea pavonina,
Calathea platystachya,
Calathea pluriplicata,
Calathea plurispicata,
Calathea propinqua,